Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS, Canada
Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Life Enrichment
Position Available: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Who are we?
Ocean View is a 171-bed long term care home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. Our vibrant community has over 20 local shops and restaurants, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for both staff and residents.
At Ocean View we are committed to our employees’ well being as well as providing a healthy work-life balance through our Employee and Family Assistance Program, Personalized Assistance Health (PATH), ongoing Guarding Minds Initiatives, and promoting opportunities for education and professional development.
Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team includes professionals from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, music and spiritual care, occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active volunteer program.
With a 4.1 care funding model, modern technology, optimized scheduling, and plans for a new facility, we are continually evolving to enhance our care and workplace culture.
We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch, snacks, and coffee and everyone loves our free parking!
Who are You?
You are an experienced health professional with a customer service approach. You are an effective communicator with strong problem solving skills and an ability to work well as part of a diverse team, including residents and families. You have experience in caring for people with dementia, as well as residents at end of life. You are familiar with the Nova Scotia Long Term Care Standards and the licensing process, and are comfortable navigating digital platforms and tools.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Quality and Professional Practice, the Care Navigator is responsible for bed management, including reviewing and overseeing all resident admissions and internal transfers. The Care Navigator is the liaison for Continuing Care and acts as a resident and family resource. The Care Navigator is also closely involved in the Palliative Care team, among others, and organizes and facilitates Resident Care Conferences in compliance with LTC standards.
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Ocean View Continuing Care Centre Offers:
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation package including an attractive benefits plan, defined benefit pension and a competitive salary
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly. The regular hours of work are intended to be from 0800-1600, Monday through Friday. Given the scope and responsibility of the role, there may be occasions where the Care Navigator may be required to stay beyond this time period.
Please note: if the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.